With over 20,000 companies whose shares trade either on a U.S. exchange or in over-the-counter markets, there’s ample room for confusion. Fundamental research and an understanding about the way in which stocks are listed and traded can go a long way toward helping you make sound investment decisions.
FINRA Rule 4530 (Reporting Requirements) requires member firms to promptly report to FINRA, and associated persons to promptly report to firms, specified events, including, for example, findings of violations of securities laws and FINRA rules, certain written customer complaints, and certain disciplinary actions the firm takes. Member firms must also promptly report to FINRA certain internal conclusions of violations, and must report quarterly to FINRA statistical and summary information regarding certain written customer complaints. In addition, FINRA Rule 4530 requires member firms to file with FINRA copies of specified criminal actions, civil complaints and arbitration claims.
How long do I have to file an arbitration? Is there a statute of limitations?How do I file a Statement of Claim?Where do I file my Statement of Claim?Who will serve the Statement of Claim?How do I serve and file a Statement of Answer?Can I obtain an extension of time to serve and file a Statement of Answer?How do I serve and file counterclaims and cross-claims?How do I serve and file third-party
FINRA Requests Comment on Proposed Amendments to Rules Governing Communications With the Public
FINRA Changes the Effective Date for Amendments to TRACE Rules Relating to the Reporting and Dissemination of Agency Pass-Through Mortgage-Backed Securities Traded To Be Announced and Related TRACE Fees in FINRA Rule 7730 from November 5, 2012, to November 12, 2012
Blue Sheet Data
Electronic Blue Sheet (EBS) data files, which contain both trading and account holder information, provide regulatory agencies with the ability to analyze a firm’s trading activity. Firms are expected to provide complete, accurate and timely Blue Sheet data in response to regulatory requests. Incomplete, inaccurate and untimely Blue Sheet data compromises regulators’ ability to
TO: All NASD Members and Other Interested Persons
The Securities and Exchange Commission has amended Rule 15c3-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These amendments, which for the most part, become effective on November 22, 1985, are designed to assure that customer funds and securities held by broker-dealers are protected against misuse or insolvency. It is anticipated that the net
TO: All NASD Members and Level 2 and Level 3 Subscribers
On Tuesday, April 1, 1986, 11 issues are scheduled to join the NASDAQ National Market System, bringing the total number of issues in NASDAQ/NMS to 2,280. These 11 issues, which will begin trading under real-time trade reporting, are entering NASDAQ/NMS pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Commission's criteria for voluntary
Remarks by Richard Ketchum From the Council for Economic Education
